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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Antique Edwardian Satin wood
Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival hand painted and inlaid satin wood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900 in date.
This exquisite desk is made from the finest...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good condition. The work surface is excellent ! It has been re-finished. Knee clearance is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Modernist desk in limed oak, Jean Michel Frank style, 1940s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French modernist desk from the 1940s in the style of Jean Michel Franck. It consists of a rounded section with two shelves and a large drawer in the center. Solid oak and veneered st...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the 18th century. The desk is executed in walnut and cherrywood, richly inlaid with fine ...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Table Console Desk
Located in Carimate, Como
A magnificent and impressive Italian antique walnut table with three full width shelves that can be opened from both sides with greatly carved and beveled top and beautiful carved tu...
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Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Sonia writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1991
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
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1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or postcard desk
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1910
Measures: 30"W x 21"D x 38.25"H. Desk height: 30".
...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style Regency Bureau Plat writing desk on brass casters boasting striking tooled leather top, five dovetail drawers with locks & working key; ebonized faux bamboo styling ...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Red Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo English Partners Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
A Victorian faux bamboo Chinoiserie partners desk in re-laquered elm, the top with aged camel colored leather and gold embossed border.
Disti...
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19th Century British Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Writing Desk Table by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's simple writing desk is handmade with traditional joinery by an incredibly talented master craftsman in RI.
The delicate proporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Hickory, Oak
$4,000 / item
1960s Friso Kramer Style Industrial Desk Teak Formica Top by Werzalit
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial work desk attributed to the Friso Kramer style manufactured by Werzalit in Austria during the 1960s. The design features a compact cantilever frame construction in dark gr...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic.
The set consists of three elements:
- smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm
- larger ca...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Domino Wall Writing Desk
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish and two gunmetal handles.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,225 / item
Brazilian desk
Located in Paris, FR
Brazilian work,
Solid mahogany desk with a rectangular top, partially gouged, and resting on four quadrangular uprights.
It opens on the front with two drawers with carved handles.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$8,923
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s
This rare office ensemble consisting of a desk and matching mobile...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
French 19th Century Solid Oak Petite Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite farmhouse-style oak table from 19th century France that appears to be a substantial console to easily double as a serving table on occasion, center table, or possibly a desk...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1920s Baroque Style Writing Desk / Table in Solid Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully proportioned Danish writing desk / table from the 1920s, crafted entirely in solid oak with a warm, aged patina. The table features a finely shaped tabletop above a dra...
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Early 20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Iconic Writing Desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase
By Heywood Wakefield
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple, in original "Champagne" finish.
Measures: 44"W x ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting vanity table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass “Demi Lune” Desk by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Allow me to introduce you to the exquisite Demi Luna desk, a stunning piece designed by Mastercraft in the United States. This desk is not just a functional workspace; it’s a rare tr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1971 Dietiker Rey Junior, Kids Activity Table in Blue by Bruno Rey, in Stock
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children table version of the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like ...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$299 Sale Price / item
25% Off
The Chiquita desk with 8 drawers in Brazilian sollid wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chiquita desk features smooth and delicate lines. In this version, it has 8 drawers with natural cane fronts and brass handles, giving it a nostalgic and romantic touch. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece.
There are some dents in the table top that have been pr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen
Søn, 1960s.
By Clausen
Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.
Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk attributed to Clausen & Søn due to the signature butte...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful Solid Cherry Desk by Harden, NY, Moser Style
Located in Miami, FL
Solid cherry desk with hidden compartments, hand cut dovetail construction and a leather writing top made by Harden Furniture.
Writing surface height is 29"
Knee clearance height is ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The ic...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$7,709 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk
Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Piano Desk Black Lacqued Wood
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A sleek, black-polished, sculptural piece conjuring the presence of a grand piano.
Piano Desk evokes an intricate fusion of the grace in artistic expressi...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,660 / item
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bespoke 1950
s French Desk
Located in London, GB
A bespoke oak wood desk.
France, circa 1950's.
Featuring a glass desk top centre piece the desk appears to have been custom made for a craftsman.
In very good restored condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II Renaissance style hand pegged walnut writing table or side table is finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room. It...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Arne Jacobsen
Djob
Writing Desk, 1971
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National Bank. The desk has stacking drawers on both sides and is made of beech wood with an a...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
ClassiCon Jean Fold Out Table by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Jean, named after Eileen Gray‘s intimate friend of many years, the architect Jean Badovici, stood in various modeis in their summer villa E 1027. "Every room has at its disposal one ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,366 / item
Early 20th Century, Baroque Style Writing Desk, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
An early 20th-century Danish centre table, defined by a beautifully figured tabletop where the wood grain forms its own quiet "landscape". The surface reads almost like a natural dra...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890
Measures - 62 1/4" x 31 3/4" x 20 5/8"
This antique Victorian secretary desk...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
French Marquetry Inlaid 19th Century Writing Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
WRITING STAND IN ROGNON (KIDNEY) FORM
French, late 19th century
34 7/8” W x 18 1/2” D (at feet) x 29 3/8” H
A refined late 19th-century French writing stand, designed in a graceful...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Italian Art Deco Desk by Gucci for Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, 1938
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, One of a KInd and Exquisite Italian Art Deco Desk by Gucci for the House of Gucci Executive Offices, Florence, Italy, circa 1938.
Since it's birth in Florence in 1921 with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak construction with finished back. Clean & ready to use condition. No drawer keys present but ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Paul Goldman, Desk, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk designed by Paul Goldman and produced by Plymodern Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 30” x 45” W x 23” D
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
EPIC Bronze and Steel Desk by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
EPIC Semi-Circle Metal Desk — Aged Bronze
Black Bronze Steel
The EPIC semi-circle desk commands presence with its sculptural form, embodying a sense of power and confidence in any interior. The front center leg and all three drawer fronts are finished in a hand-crafted, textured aged bronze, offering warmth and artisanal depth. The black bronze steel top and outer legs create a striking contrast, balancing bold geometry with refined materiality.
Designed for collectors, creatives, and luxurious workspaces, this desk stands as both a functional centerpiece and a modern statement piece.
Customization available upon request.
Featured in Elle Decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Bronze
$28,850 / item
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
Walnut splayed leg Desk
3 Drawer Pedestal
Signed on the underside of desk, George Nakashima 1968
Original Clients name marked in Drawers with Cr...
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1960s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split leg detail. Convenient and accessible storage drawers feature integrated hardware and a soft-closing mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored against a wall or other furniture piece. The natural finish brings out the beautiful golden tones of white oak. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash and Matte Black.
Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Hardwood
$6,700 / item
Antique Estate Manager
s Kneehole Desk, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique estate manager's kneehole desk. A Scottish, golden oak and leather office desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Excellent late-19th century exampl...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Rosewood Leather Top Executive Bureau Plat Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, or Empire style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Rosewood, with embossed leather top...
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Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Located in Forney, TX
Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s
Rarely seen design from master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his desig...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk No.77
Notably, the front features a bookcase and bar, with production spanning from 1960 to 1987.
Measurements for the kneehold:
Height from floor is 67cm (26.4 inches), Width 6...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sunset Dining Table, 8 ft, in Dark Walnut by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Sunset Dining Table. A new piece with a timeworn feel--the solid wood top is paired with lathe-turned legs, which taper down to ball feet. The design melds vintage-inspired details with a contemporary scale.
Inspired by candle-lit dinners perched atop Lookout Mountain...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Six Dots Design Unique desk
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British artist and designer working under the studio name: Six Dots Design. Joseph has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, colla...
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2010s British Futurist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$19,878
Mid-Century Walnut and Burl Wood Executive Desk by Stow Davis
By Stow Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning mid-century modern executive desk, expertly crafted by Stow Davis in the 1960s in the United States. This piece showcases a beautiful burl wood top, elegantly wrapped in r...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Domino Writing Desk
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Curved version writing desk with four drawers in Canaletto Origine wood and leather top.
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$15,355 / item
Antique English Leather Top Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on a case with two drawers and brass hardware set on classic turned legs.
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s
By Pierre Chapo, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
This charming table blends rustic craftsmanship with decorative elegance. Made from solid oak, it features beautifully turned barley twist legs – a detail that became popular during ...
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table.
Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$11,952 Sale Price
20% Off
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period drop front writing desk
In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co.
By The Cron-Kills Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 28.75"W x 13.88...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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